A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9865558 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114966682 epoch_slot_no: 313882 block_no: 9865381 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 14405 time: 2024-01-29 12:56:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13cdb02267d04d3b94c42c7ca25f8fd1aa1570bb628c69efbf7c1a775350c1dfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xc0701254d7f5ed40394a35ed1021d647a16428a8ba20b8df7bcef33bc7898a90 op_cert_counter: 1660589481